CHARLESTON ,WV - Acting on recent controversy over expensive renovations of West Virginia Supreme Court offices, including some changes that defiled historic integrity, the House Judiciary Committee originated a bill Monday intended to give more authority to the state Capitol Building Commission to oversee Capitol renovations.

WASHINGTON, DC - As the prospect of life without a paycheck sets in for 800,000 federal employees and others affected by the ongoing government shutdown, questions are arising about health insurance and other health benefits — dental and vision coverage, and long-term care insurance.